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“The protection of human rights to promote the dignity of the individual is too important a matter for symbolic gestures alone. It is only through the pursuit of practical and effective efforts to promote human rights that we show our real commitment to the welfare of individuals and society.”

Quote by Alexander Downer

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Alexander Downer

Alexander Downer is a former member of the Australian Parliament, born on September 9, 1951. He has been active in Australian politics for many years and served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, having a significant impact on domestic and foreign policies. more

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